05-01-2021, 02:21 PM
31
Re: Lockdown confusion.
This lock down should have happened long before Christmas!When they started putting areas into tiers it confused people and nobody really understood the rules so allowing some people to get together over Christmas was a big mistake
The only way to stop the virus being transmitted is to stop people getting together. A friend of mine had Covid but has now recovered, so not a serious case, but if she had been with other people they could have caught it and died.
I know it is miserable , but just think of the hospital staff who are under extreme pressure and may have to make choices about who they save and who they don't, if their hospital is overwhelmed.
If the vaccines work and we can get enough supplies it may solve a lot of the problems, but till then I think it is worth sticking to the rules and, if you are not sure what they are, don't take any risks!
I am not telling people what to do, but just hoping that no members on OFF catch it and find there is not enough equipment or beds to help them, fight it.
Please stay safe
05-01-2021, 02:27 PM
32
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by Twink55
->
This lock down should have happened long before Christmas!When they started putting areas into tiers it confused people and nobody really understood the rules and allowing some people to get together over Christmas was a big mistake
The only way to stop the virus being transmitted is to stop people getting together. A friend of mine had Covid but has now recovered, so not a serious case, but if she had been with other people they could have caught it and died.
I know it is miserable , but just think of the hospital staff who are under extreme pressure and may have to make choices about who they save and who they don't, if their hospital is overwhelmed.
If the vaccines work and we can get enough supplies it may solve a lot of the problems, but till then I think it is worth sticking to the rules and, if you are not sure what they are, don't take any risks!
I am not telling people what to do, but just hoping that no members on OFF catch it and find there is not enough equipment or beds to help them, fight it.
Please stay safe
It is my opinion the government will wait until all the top categories in who gets the vaccine are all given the vaccine, which is basically the vulnerable, the over 80's, the over 70's and the over 60's. Then the lockdown and tiers will be relaxed because not many people under the age of 60 have died directly from the virus and thus they will let people catch the virus in the hope that all these people get is just a very very bad flu like symptoms.
05-01-2021, 02:34 PM
34
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by carol
->
There's one lockdown rule that doesn't make sense to me. I hope somebody on here will understand & explain.It's regarding exercise.
We are allowed to exercise with one person out doors.
We must exercise in our own locality.
If we need to we can drive to open spaces to exercise.
My query is: Every week I meet my friend for a walk. We live 12 miles apart so usually meet up half way.
This means it is not in either of our own locality and we would be driving to our chosen exercise spot.
Are we allowed or not?
05-01-2021, 02:45 PM
35
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by pauline3
->
You shouldn’t drive,Carol,to meet your friend, as it’s only for exercise ,you can do that in your own town...I was able to clean for my elderly lady, as I’m her carer also, I took a taxi, sat in the back, wearing a mask, as did he,..I will be exercising indoors, not taking any chances, I noticed in Tesco, everyone keeping their distance, never saw anyone without a mask either, apparently a professor on the radio,was explaining the new strain is much easier to contract, I will be staying at home, protecting myself and others...I also use a lot of hand sanitiser.
I wash my hands every time I've been outside, even if it's just to the garden. I, like you get through a load of hand sanitiser. I've a bottle in the toilet, one in the kitchen and one in the car. Also got a pack of dettol wipes in the car as I use the pay at the pump for fuel, I use the end of my key to tap on the key pad and wrap the handle of the fuel nozzle in the dettol wipe. A bit OTT? maybe but I'd sooner be safe than sorry.
05-01-2021, 02:48 PM
36
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by pauline3
->
You shouldn’t drive,Carol,to meet your friend, as it’s only for exercise ,you can do that in your own town...I was able to clean for my elderly lady, as I’m her carer also, I took a taxi, sat in the back, wearing a mask, as did he,..I will be exercising indoors, not taking any chances, I noticed in Tesco, everyone keeping their distance, never saw anyone without a mask either, apparently a professor on the radio,was explaining the new strain is much easier to contract, I will be staying at home, protecting myself and others...I also use a lot of hand sanitiser.
In fact, when l went to Morrison’s yesterday, the trolley sanitisers were completely empty and there was no paper towelling. People were just not using them anyway.
I won’t touch my eyes or face or sort shopping until l get home and thoroughly wash my hands.
I have always done this and sincerely think that’s why l rarely get colds or flu.
The virus though... is another kettle of fish.
05-01-2021, 02:50 PM
37
Re: Lockdown confusion.
I read a bit on the news this morning that Prestwick airport , near Trumps Turnberry golf course has been told to expect a U.S. military Boeing 757 used by Trump,) on 19th of this month, the day before Biden's inaugurationwhen our country's in lockdown, borders closed, people can't go out ...surely Trump or anyone else from another country won't be allowed to come here....or is he above the law
05-01-2021, 02:53 PM
39
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by Roxy
->
I wash my hands every time I've been outside, even if it's just to the garden. I, like you get through a load of hand sanitiser. I've a bottle in the toilet, one in the kitchen and one in the car. Also got a pack of dettol wipes in the car as I use the pay at the pump for fuel, I use the end of my key to tap on the key pad and wrap the handle of the fuel nozzle in the dettol wipe. A bit OTT? maybe but I'd sooner be safe than sorry.
I open a lot of things like bins with my foot!
05-01-2021, 02:55 PM
40
Re: Lockdown confusion.
Originally Posted by Dodge
->
As for JBR
Yes this would be allowed because her mother is on her own. This from the new law (link is here:https://assets.publishing.service.go...wnGuidance.pdf )
Her mother is on her own and as long as you claim she is part of your 'support bubble', the travel is allowable under the law.
|
|
